Angelina Jolie's: Notes from My Travels [Paperback]
Jane Goodall, Ph.D., CBEFounder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of PeaceAngelina is living proof of the power we all have -- every one of us -- to make a difference. I was deeply moved by her descriptions of individual refugees struggling to live with dignity and hope, and found her personal commitment to be an inspiration. Angelina's journals document her awakening as a humanitarian activist and I hope they will move readers to act. I look forward to my continued work with Angelina on behalf of the United Nations.
Three years ago, award-winning actress Angelina Jolie took on a radically different role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Here are her memoirs from her journeys to Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Ecuador, where she lived and worked and gave her heart to those who suffer the world's most shattering violence and victimization. Here are her revelations of joy and warmth amid utter destitution?compelling snapshots of courageous and inspiring people for whom survival is their daily work?and candid notes from a unique pilgrimage that completely changed the actress's worldview -- and the world within herself.
Product Details
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Pocket (October 1, 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0743470230
- ISBN-13: 978-0743470230
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
While I've always felt Angelia Jolie was a superb actress, I wondered how much of her U.N. work was due to being a publicity hound. I came across this book in a store full of African crafts and was so fascinated with it that I came home and ordered it on Amazon. This book isn't a formally written account of her travels; rather, it's a collection of her writings in a personal journal written while on various U.N. missions around the world a couple of years ago. Her writing is casual, personal, and it is very raw and honest, obviously from the heart. I now have a new admiration for Angelina and her complete dedication to this cause. As a person who lived abroad for many years and traveled extensively in the third world and Africa, I was able to relate to to the accuracy of what she noted in her comments. I found the book interesting because it was an actual blow by blow journal of her experiences, impressions, observations, and her own reactions to what she saw on various trips. Very refreshing, and also very sobering at the same time. It's well worth a read for the content alone, and reading it will make you see Angelina in a totally different light. I now count myself among her admirers and I respect her intense involvement with the U.N. She is doing just as much to draw attention to these problems as did the late, wonderful Audrey Hepburn when she served in the same capacity in the U.N., and this is quite a compliment because Audrey was so truly wonderful in her own right. Angelina is a worthy successor, no doubt about it.
Angelina Jolie takes you on a journey to see an another world, or let's say the other part of the world that we all have (at least most of us) haven't seen or even thought about.
You won't be reading a journal about any typical oscar winner actress but a true philanthropist.
Barbara Walters told her:" You can't save the world Angelina"
She replied: " yes I know."
Yes, she is not saving the world but she is making a difference.
Her book proves it, her travels have changed her and they may change you too.
Her new perspective of life is described in such simple words yet so full of meaning, they will take you into the profund depths of the world: its truth.
In other words, the book is amazing.
By helping others, she has helped herself: she is now a more reasonnable person and knew that life is not about thinking only about yourself but it is thinking about others. That way you know you are at least useful to yourself and others.
Anyways, the book is great!
I hate to say it but before I read this book I was oblivious to much of the worlds sufferings. Now that I have read it I am now more aware of whats going on in the world, and I would like to take action and help out. Angelina Jolie has written something from her heart, not many books come from the heart. In this book you will read about the struggles refugees go through, and how much faith and will they have within themselves as they endure everyday hardships. 'Notes from My Travels' is very meaningful and it was easy to follow. I'm not very good with my memory when it comes to remembering things like statistics and facts but I find myself remembering almost if not all the facts within this book.
We should all be very blessed with what we do have, even if it may not seem like much, to another it could mean everything.
This book also shows that YOU CAN make a difference. Even in the simplest things like raising awareness to family, friends even strangers.
I would like to thank Angelina Jolie, for deeply inspiring me and opening my eyes.
This is a wondeful book from a wonderful pearson, you can tell how truely passinote she is about what she dose. This book is very eyeopening to many heart breaking and devistating things so many people go through but so few people know about. I believe if we were more informed and more people understood that more people would care and take action to end these horrific events and save millions of people from this kind of devistaion, and heal the world.
What talent Angelina Jolie has! Not only a terrific actress but has lived her very young life with meaning and compassion while helping people in third world countries, and all with no publicity about her good deeds.
I didn't know Angelina Jolie had written a book, and incredibly a book about her experiences in refugee camps. It is amazing what those people go through, and how she, being an artist, expresses her feelings of the situation. There is no acting here. I admire Angelina. She might have her issues. I knew she was a beautiful women in the outside, what I didn't know was how beautiful she was in the inside. Great Read Recommend It!
Everyone should read this book. It promotes understanding, empathy, humbleness...I did not feel preached to just present as if I was right next to Jolie and sharing in the experience(s). This is a book every High Schooler and Adult in the US should read, I hope she keeps sharing her diaries!
This is a very moving book. It gives us a glimpse into the suffering around the world and motivation to help.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY ON ANGELINE JOLIE AND A LOG OF HER TRAVELS FOR THE UNITED NATION. VERY INTERESTING.
These extracts from Angelina's journal provide a unique insight into the plight of refugees all over the world. It is heart-wrenching to read about the terrible ordeals these people have faced during war & continue to face even after the fighting is over. The courage they show during such adversity is humbling & inspiring to the last page. A must-read book if you have any interest in the plight of your fellow man.
Angelina Jolie has a very personal connection with those who are in hard circumstances like the poor in Africa, one can speculate why but cannot realistically claim it is not sincere. She spends a lot of her time and money there and writes with warmth and humility. She expresses appreciation for those things in other areas that help keep poverty and related problems at bay. A good read as a eyewitness account of what people are going through but also a meaningful social commentary, most of all I find this book an inspiring example of how to bravely contribute whatever one can.
One of the most treasured books in my home library, Angie's courage and compassion for those less fortunate comes alive in every page of this book. This book is very inspiring and very humbling at the same time. My respect for Angelina has increased a thousand fold from reading this gem...plus she is donating all her proceeds to the UNHCR! I hope she writes more books!
This was a great book, i am soo glad i bought it. It really made things real and showed you the reality of what goes on in the world outside the bubble of your own perspective and own country. I would recommend this for everyone, even if your not an angelina fan because everyone should know about these living conditions that are how a large portion of the world are subjected too and it really makes you appreciate what you have. I wish that the book was longer i loved it so much!
Fabulous, amazing book. Journal like style makes everything so real. Any easy read but still one can learn so much from what she shares.
This book will teach you a lot about refugees and their struggles as seen through the eyes of someone who isn't a refugee herself. I cried several times reading this. This does read like Angelina's personal journal, so you're not going to find stellar prose, but you'll find her honest account of her travels. It is sad, yet inspirational. 5 STARS!!!
In the beginning Angelina states that she's not a writer... and she's not, but everything she writes is very sincere and heartfelt. It was also neat to see her evolve as a person and come into motherhood. Also her personal writing style gradually becomes more confident, especially in her final mission in the book. I hope to read more notes from her soon.
ANGELINA JOLIE GIVES A DETAIL INVITE TO THE NEW WORLD SHE IS DISCOVERING AND PEOPLE SHE IS MEETING.
Although I have always liked Angelina as an actress and knew that she was involved with UN, I never knew how deep her dedication ran until now. I recieved this book from a friend, who like myself is also dedicated to humanitarian work. I was looking for more information on the UN and UNHCR and that is exactly what I have found in this book. I must say that I am very surprised and extatic to find that this is not just a detailed personal account of her experience in Africa, Cambodia, Pakistan and Ecuador, but she also gives significant information on the organizations. Organizations that I would like to research more and work with in the future.
Also, she mentions the book "First They Killed My Father" by Luong Ung -another great soulfull, insiteful book for anyone (I wish everyone) who is interested in learning about amazing people who have survived (and not survived) these horrific circumstances.
I am 24, and I don't have any children yet, but I cannot wait to pass these books onto them and teach them about the world. -the ENTIRE world.
highly recommended.
I love this book. It reads like a diary and you feel what she was experiencing through her descriptions of the areas and emotions of the people around her.
It is a very good way to learn about the conflicts in these different countries by someone who is very new to them herself.
Not only that, she really shows you the effects that visiting these areas can have on a person. You slowly see the transition she makes through the book.
Very well done.
Great book written by a remarkable person : very touching and moving; at least with such a book, you are aware of what's going on in some countries.
to be recommended.
I have long been a fan of Angelina Jolie's work with the United Nations, but reading her journals has given me insight and understanding about what refugees around the world suffer. It also allowed me to look around my little corner of the world and understand how lucky I am. It's an interesting read full of personal comments. Congradulations to Ms. Jolie for a book that's interesting, thought provoking and compassionate.
This book written by Angelina Jolie is an art in itself. She's very honest and describes things very well as if you were there with her. I haven't finished the book, I'm taking my time reading. It's that good.
I admire Angelina Jolie for leaving behind her Hollywood sanctuary to become a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR and taking the trips as she describes in these journals. The stories she tells are so real and scary, it's a sad reminder of what goes on in other parts of the world. Don't expect exceptional writing, but stark reality as noted during the events that Jolie witnessed. I would love to see another set of her journals from trips in later years.
I've always liked Angelina Jolie but had sometimes had doubt in her charity work as more than a publicity ploy. Once you read this book it is impossible to doubt her sincerity. It is a quick and easy read but still a very good one. As someone wanting to work with NGOs and be a International Social Worker this book just reinforced that going down that track was not only a great idea but much needed. I think everyone should read this book if for nothing else it helps you to realize just how lucky you are.
While it seems the tabloids are more interested in Ms. Jolie's activites in her personal life with Mr. Pitt, i am more interested in her activities with the United Nations. I had finally purchased this book and read it the same night i received it. It is inspiring to read how these people not only survive but try to enjoy life and make things better for their children through great sacrifices. Ms.Jolie doesn't just give you statistics, but gives you names or life stories from these poeple to help better understand what is going on. The photos included were beautiful but heart-breaking as was her story about the museum for refugees in one nation. This isn't a tabloid read about her personal life with her family or paramours, but about real world issues which can and does affect all of us. Great for students, adults, academics but be warned, there is some stories and imagery that is VERY disturbing so not for the faint of heart.
Everybody may think that Angelina Jolie's travels are always in very nice and expensive hotels and taking 5 thousand dollars relaxing baths and massages, but they're really not, what she does is help people and that's a very beautiful thing she does.
The way she wrote all her experiences in this book is very beautiful and pure, and not trying to make this a huge best-seller book or the best criticized book in history, but this really lets us see the beautiful and safrificed life of Angelina Jolie. A wonderful experience she wants to share with us, and it's actually something that a regular person wouldn't do, but this huge Hollywood star does. What a great lesson she gives us in this book.
Notes From My Travels by Angelina Jolie is about her trips to countries like Sierra Leone, Ecuador, Pakistan and Cambodia as a UN ambassador. It is also one of the highly rated and reviewed books on amazon.com.
As I went through the reviews on here I noticed that a lot of people were skeptical of her work with the UN, because let's face it a lot of celebrities just do charity for PR. After reading her book, they realized that it wasn't. The things that she describes, you can't makeup.
Her entries about Cambodia...were very telling. Those who work with the UN, they're not living the glamourous life. They have the bare essentials like limited water for showering and food. There was one entry about how her feet were basically ravaged by bugs and they were so itchy. She wrote how grateful she was to be there and I quote "But damn-my feet are itchy" The next day she met a man who had no feet which is not uncommon there since there are a lot of landmines that haven't been unearthed. At that moment, she realized how petty she had been about her itchy feet. It was a very humbling moment.
There was another entry that stayed with me. She went through an informal museum showing the cruelty and destruction that occured when the Khmer Rouge ruled Cambodia. There were pictures that just horrified her. She didn't describe them all but there was one where a mother held her child while she was being tortured by a power drill. For the next couple of nights she had nightmares. My parents lived through that, they lost so many loved ones because of the mini holocaust conducted by the Khmer rouge. Those atrocities did happen, my parents can confirm this. I was definitely crying during this entry.
This was written during the later end of her relationship with Billy Bob and around the time she adopted Maddox. She mentions him (Billy Bob) here and there but not in great detail. In her writing you can see that she was growing as a person. She was becoming aware of a world and a life that was outside of everything that she had previously known. It was outside of hollywood and America. It went beyond Billy Bob, and beyond herself. So, now, I understand her when she said that they grew apart. He was into his band and she was focused on motherhood and her UN work.
The critiques that I have are miniscule. This is a collection of her journal entries, so some of the tenses aren't right. As a blogger, I'm used to this informal format, some might not be. Her words are sincere and well written. Also, she uses "grateful" A LOT.
When I first picked up this book, I had no expectations for what it would be.
After the first few pages, it made me want to get out in the world and help someone, everyone.
Angelina's words bring inspirtation and hope. To do good in the world, that good is being done and that even though these horrible things are happening, some good is coming from good people.
This is not an autobiography on her life, she barely talks about herself at all. This is a book to learn about what is happening around the world and how refugees have to live and feel.
The things that are happening around the world is a tragedy and if you want to learn about the world, what you can do and what is being done, read this book.
What makes this book most interesting is that it is not written by a politician, college professor, or film star with a hidden agenda. If we take away the Hollywood star status (easily done while reading this book), we see Angelina Jolie simply as a human with a mission to educate the world of the atrocities we so easily ignore. It is an eye-opening reminder (1) that people are people no matter their "status" in a society, and (2) of how shamelessly we take things for granted. I found this book, despite its serious topic, to be an uplifting read that teaches through hope and kindness.
Angelina is an amazing person. I am only halfway done with this book and was instantly made into a huge fan. Here is an actress who can earn millions by making movies and most in her situation would just chose to make a donation, write a check, etc. She is over there (giving up the comforts we are accustommed to: electricity, a comfy bed, decent food, showers, personal safety) to try to learn and make a difference helping people.
I bought the book to learn what's going on in other parts of the world, and at the same time I find myself crying during many parts of the book. We're so sheltered by the media, some of the material is gut-wrenching and hard to understand/take.
I recommend it to everyone (it's an easy read, but AJ admits to not being a great writer).
The book touches you in every part with overwhelming stories of people in the opposite part of the world; makes you realize what you have and inspires you to stand up and do something and help...
I really liked this book. It was informative and I really like Angie. I liked knowing how she felt and what she saw and how she became so involved w/ the refugees. A must for anyone who likes Angelina Jolie or wants a closer look at the problems of different countries.
I'm just now trying to understand the difficulties many other countries are dealing with. I never knew...I feel so sheltered after reading this book. Now I want to know as much as I can about the lives of refugees and how other people are doing so much to help them. It's a geat book and I will be reading it again.
I have always been madly in love with Angelina, but now I realize that all of the media (or at least most of it) really misses out on her most important qualities. She really does care about others and this book really shows that. But more importantly, this book isn't written to show you what a caring person she is, it's written to show what is really going on in other countries. It's heart-breaking but also very important to learn about. And if you've ever considered adopting from another country, this will make you want to do so right away.
I found the book to be realistic and a good read. I knew what I was reading was true because Angelina has a heart as long as her legs. She is genuine . I know because the human emotions she described are what i feel or would have felt in the situations of what she experienced. This woman is genuine and I wish her, Brad and her unborn child all the respect , health and love that she herself reaps.
She cares about humanity. A prominent actress and she went over to 3rd world countries to see, and try to make better and to write a selfless book of her travels to educate people in general, A selfless expedition. A true humanitarian.
The book is enlightening and it has shed a light on the actress that noone can dim in my eyes.
Prior to this read- I did not give the actress much thought. I changed my mind for good.
Bravo Angelina, much regard and respect to you !
I have always liked Ms. Jolie's films. But I really respect her for what she is doing. This book is a must for anyone who want's to make a difference. Provocative in its portrayal of the dispossed, starving and forgotten citizens of the world, and vividly exposing what most of us never see on the nightly news. This is must read, you will never forget and you will forever be changed.
"I am so much more grateful for what I have. I have no reason to be stressed or complaining or depressed. I can't afford that. I shouldn't dare. I've seen so much worse." - Angelina Jolie as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
It's amazing how cruel and also kind we are to each other. To have so many people forced out of their own country and to have so many people such as Angelina Jolie and the thousands of volunteers that dedicate their finances and lives to helping refugees.
This book is a definite eye opener and start for those that go from envying Angelina Jolie as the Hollywood Goddess to Angelina Jolie the Humanitarian Aide Goddess (amongst the millions of others, non-hollywood people, that dedicate and support any humanitarian cause). Very simple reading and educational.
A definite recommend!
Well written, honest and sincere account of one searching soul's journey into other realities most of us (living in industrialised countries)are little aware of. It certainly has opened my eyes to more human sufferings and I thank Angelina for her personalised account of the those people in distress. I came across this book par hazard and could only read a little at a time because it touched and upset me deeply and brought me to a more global awareness of how our fellow human beings live in other parts of the world. I am sure she has found a lot more meaning to her life since she began her travels, far away from her 'reel' and privileged life. I then proceeded to look up more of her journals written within UNHCR site, these are just as good. There is something each of us can do to contribute to a better world, particularly to the 'vulnerables' as she called them. What a courageous and caring soul! Angie is really a 'citizen of the world' as coined by Plato a few thousand years ago.
Just great, I wish that everybody reads this.
More people would be willing to help and understand their
brothers and sisters from other countries.
I expected a self agrandizing account of Angelina Jolies adventures but I feel that these journals were really down to earth, real and powerful. You are not human if this book doesn't drive you to take action. These refugees really need help. I have newfound respect for Angelina Jolie.
In this written account of Angelina Jolie's early trips with the UNHCR, readers are given a first-hand glimpse at the strength and beauty of refugees from around the world. Jolie holds nothing back, writing with emotion, intelligence, and incredible insight as she describes the people whose suffering inspired her to become a UN Ambassador and donate more than $6 million -- as well as adopt a child,(...) from Cambodia. It is a must-read for Jolie fans as well as anyone who wishes to be more aware of the living conditions of third-world countries. Jolie eats and lives with these people, forgoing all Hollywood luxuries but at the same time knowing that she is barely making any sacrifices compared to how refugees must live on a daily basis. We literally watch as these courageous and inspiring people win her heart... and it's difficult to finish this book without being won over ourselves. One of the most beautiful women in the world describes the world's ugliest crimes against humanity and does so in a way that moves her readers to action. Her two goals are to better understand and to help bring awareness, and by the end she has more than met them.
A well written book! Angelina has obviously become very passionate about her work overseas as an ambassador, her book gives us a raw look at the lives of refugees with living conditions that most of us cannot even begin to imagine. It is refreshing to have the chance to look into Angelina's mind and actually learn something new about her, instead of reading the same things over and over: the knives, the blood, tattoos, men. I'd definitely recommend this book.
At the start of the book Angelina says "I am not a writer", but after finishing her book I disagree. She is a fantastic writer. She writes from her heart and doesn't bulls**t. Those qualities are missing today in a lot of books.
You feel like you are right there, beside her, as she talks to the refugees and travels the dusty roads. You feel her joy and her pain. Thank you for sharing your experience with me Angelina. It has given me a better understanding of the situation.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
Angelina Jolie has brought a new perspective on a subject not very well known by many people. The book is very well written and really opens your eyes to facts and conditions not known by so many people. Angelina is doing something she loves and not doing it for the credit, but doing it to REALLY HELP OTHER PEOPLE. Her work is kind and brave when you read how truly dangerous the work of a UN worker is. I admit, I bought the book because I am an Angelina fan, but the book really is great and informational. I hope she writes another book.
Being a huge fan of Angelina Jolie, it was only natural for me to go buy this book within a week of its release. However, the contents of the book were far from what I expected. Reading this journal, you forget that Angelina is an award-winning actress, and you begin to identify not only with her but with the strong and wonderful people she associates with. She has an extremely strong point of view which increases the emotion of her writings. This book will capture your attention from beginning to end. Highly recommended whether you're a fan of Angelina or not.
I know...I was skeptical at first,too.
Although I enjoy Jolie's movie career, I neglected to take her seriously. But, this actually made the book more accessable. I figured if a pampered Hollywood actress had the guts to take all this in, I could at least read what she had to say.
After reading these journals on one sitting, my view has changed! Not only on Jolie but the world and our part in it.
HIGHLY RECOMENDED BOOK. It's easy for anyone to understand, facts are brief and to the point. The accounts are gut-wrenching yet managable. Jolie is fairly non-biased and unassuming. The text is interesting and quick to read with chatty, personal style. These events and lives hit home! This book is for anyone trying to understand compassion.
The only criticism is-What now? There is no purpose but to share what she's seen. But,WOW, do I thank her for sharing!
It was a great experience. I felt I was in the field. I saw the children. I felt the pain and suffering. I felt cold and shivered. I felt the heat and the dust. I cried and smilled. At one point I felt I was exhausted from travelling so much.
There was something special, I think magical, about the way the book was written. It truely paints the pictures and creates the scenes for you. You live in the book.
I have grown because of this experience. Merci Angie ;)
Fantastic book documenting the travels of Angelina as U.S. Goodwill Ambassador and the beautiful people and cultures she met along the way. Describes the terrors and conditions refugees faced and continue to confront on a day to day basis. Heartfelt, insightful and written with great compassion. Very informative and educational. If my fellow average, middle-class Americans think they have it so bad because they can't yet afford a BMW and a second house at the beach, read this book and realize you're simply lucky to be an American. Wonderful job, Angelina. You and your friends are beautiful. Be safe.
Reaching towards the end, sadness takes over as I did not want the journey of the true meaning of humanity to end. It was the only window to learn more about innocents' lives. Every day passes by, my appreciation and gratitude intensifies to UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie who managed to educate us.
Notes from My Travels, nourishes the soul and directs one's energy to the humanitarian issues exposed in this book. 20 million refugees around the world, some of us are simply not aware of the issue, and some are just selfish enough to ignore. Thanks to Angelina Jolie for raising awareness among both groups of people.
It is inspiring, educating and motivating; it will enlighten the mind of any individual who reads it. It is a blessing for us to know how other people are living and what their needs are so we can all contribute in building a better world.
It is about time we get over our selfishness and read about our innocent brothers and sisters and take action.
While I was reading, a friend who does not speak English asked me about the book, so I briefed her. Without hesitating, modestly her next question was "where can I find it in our language?" Then I realized how Angelina Jolie managed to raise enough awareness even to those who could not read the book as well.
It is such a Treasure. Don't hesitate to read it; Notes from My Travels are pure facts from a big heart.
Thank-you, Angelina Jolie, for your amazing strength and courage! YOU are making a difference in this world! Your book has opened my eyes and my heart. I am now forever changed and grateful to you for making me aware of such a wonderful humanitarian organization, the UNHCR. They will have my support!
This book was amazing, soem people may dismiss it because it was written by an actress, but let me tell you this journal is not only touching and heartfelt, but it's raw emotion. This is a first person acount of what she sees and its truly amazing all the things discussed and how it opens your eyes to everything going on that you never learn about, and as said in the book, "I have been a photographer for ten years. American press don't buy these kinds of pictures. Other countries do." if you care at all about life and othe humans this is a must read!
Angelina Jolie takes you on a journey to see an another world, or let's say the other part of the world that we all have (at least most of us) haven't seen or even thought about.
You won't be reading a journal about any typical oscar winner actress but a true philanthropist.
Barbara Walters told her:" You can't save the world Angelina"
She replied: " yes I know."
Yes, she is not saving the world but she is making a difference.
Her book proves it, her travels have changed her and they may change you too.
Her new perspective of life is described in such simple words yet so full of meaning, they will take you into the profund depths of the world: its truth.
In other words, the book is amazing.
By helping others, she has helped herself: she is now a more reasonnable person and knew that life is not about thinking only about yourself but it is thinking about others. That way you know you are at least useful to yourself and others.
Anyways, the book is great!
My boyfriend Mike got me this book. I haven't even finished reading the book I rec'd only a day before, but I am 3/4 of the way finished. I am in complete awe of her travels and being the one actress that I most identify with through some of her characters, I felt an imediate sense of peace, saddness, and a new understanding. Though heart in throat, I am barely able to put the book down and hope that the inspiration that she is clearly passing on to her readers, brings various forms of help to the refugees in whatever way one can. Angelina has clearly been on a path to self discovery. What she seems to have discovered is the true treasures of life - compassion and appreciation. This is a book I will keep for inspiration a long time and while people have asked to borrow it, (...)
If you want to appreciate your life more than you could ever imagine read this book. Ms Jolie's experiences visiting with refugees around the world will touch your heart & make you think about the world in which we all live in a new light. You feel as if you are right there with her on her trips. This read will open your heart and hopefully mind to how fortunate you are. After reading this book you will wake up grateful for all you have, for so many have so much less. If you are a fan of the actress you will learn just what an amazing person she is, if you are not a fan you will be after reading this. Ms. Jolie is donating the proceeds of this book to the UNHCR. She not only donates her time but she also donates her own money. She does the hard work, the relief workers who devote their time and energy are doing this work daily, seems the least we can all do is help in anyway we can. You can start by purchasing her book, it will be a gift you actually give yourself.
I recommend this book as an education in both what real life is for so many humans in our lifetime as well as the absolute proof that one womans journey through our life can make a difference, can matter beyond a movie role and she will be remembered for more than her beauty , her tatoos and her love life...Angelina made a difference!
I love her movies, but love her even more for doing what I wish I could, and that is making a mark on the world by helping others, adopting children and donating her time and money.
Read her journals and understand.
This is going to be one of the greatest books ever made about refugees!!
i have read an excerpt of Angie's journals 2 years ago and i must say it was brilliant!
the passion and dedication she pours in this job is amazing. All I have to say now is if you don't buy this book, you will regret it...trust me, it's worth it.
Angelina, you are certainly the most talented actress I have ever seen in my entire life but you are also the greatest GoodWill Ambassador!
Keep on helping, and everyone will follow you: you are my inspiration and you're the one who opened my eyes to the cruelties this world offers to poor innocent children.
EVERYBODY READ THIS BOOK!
I don't want to brag about it, but you can see only by its cover the atrocities of the world Angelina has witnessed
The strength she had to see these poor people suffer and the heart she had to talk about them, I can only say:
Angelina Jolie has "The Eyes of a Man, The Heart of a Woman"
She is going to become the GoodWill Ambassador of your refugee minds because she obviously became mine.
